Tag Archives: Christina Morales

Miles whines about criticism

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Oh good Lord. State-appointed Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles responded to recent criticism from several Democratic state lawmakers by sending a letter telling them to “lead, follow, or get out of the way.” The letter calls for lawmakers … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, charter schools, Christina Morales, Colorado, Gene Wu, HISD, Houston, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Jon Rosenthal, Mike Miles, Molly Cook, STAAR, standardized testing, Texas, Third Future Schools | Comments Off

Asking the fox to audit the henhouse

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not sure if that’s the best metaphor, but it’s what I came up with when I read this. Houston Democrats asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Monday to investigate a charter school network founded by Houston ISD Superintendent Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Attorney General, Carol Alvarado, charter schools, Christina Morales, Colorado, Gene Wu, HISD, Houston, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Jon Rosenthal, Ken Paxton, Mike Miles, Molly Cook, Texas, Third Future Schools | 1 Comment

Turner wins CD18 nomination

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

It was very close. Several dozen precinct chairs Tuesday night elected former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to be the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 18, replacing the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on the Nov. 5 ballot. The vote means … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christina Morales, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Election 2026, Election 2028, Jarvis Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Robert Slater, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Texas | 18 Comments

The CD18 candidate forum

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

This was a well-organized event, and my kudos to everyone who put it together in such a short period of time. I just have a couple of comments. Candidates vying to fill the congressional seat of the late U.S. Rep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, candidate forum, CD18, Christina Morales, Congress, Corisha Rogers, Cortland Wickliff, Election 2024, Harris County Judge, Jarvis Johnson, Robert Slater, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Texas | 1 Comment

Two more small updates on CD18

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I learned two things of interest from this Houston Landing story about the CD18 situation. The bulk of the story is about the candidate forum today and the recent Zoom interviews that candidates did (see here for more on each), … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged absentee ballots, Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christina Morales, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, El Franco Lee, Election 2016, Election 2022, Election 2024, Erica Davis, Erica Lee, Harris County Judge, Jarvis Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Rodney Ellis, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege | 13 Comments

Two small updates on the CD18 race

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From this Trib overview of the five candidates “with extensive elected experience” in the CD18 race: Since the candidate selection is internal within the party, there is no formal filing process for candidates and precinct chairs could theoretically choose anyone. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christina Morales, Congress, Corisha Rogers, Dwight Boykins, Election 2024, HCDP, James Dixon, Jarvis Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Robert Slater, runoff, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Texas | 1 Comment

The election to nominate a candidate in CD18 has been set

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Per an email that I got yesterday from the HCDP, the Executive Committee meeting of CD18 precinct chairs to fill the vacancy on the November ballot will be next Tuesday, August 13, at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, with the meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Chris Hollins, Christian Menefee, Christina Morales, Congress, Corisha Rogers, Dwight Boykins, Election 2024, HCDP, James Dixon, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Letitia Plummer, Robert Slater, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Texas | 5 Comments

More on the improper use of funds allegations against Mike Miles

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Other outlets are on this now. A state lawmaker and Houston teachers are calling for Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles to be investigated after a Spectrum News report revealed that millions in Texas public school tax dollars may … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Ana Hernandez, budget, charter schools, Christina Morales, Colorado, deficit, Gene Wu, HFT, HISD, Houston, Jackie Anderson, Jarvis Johnson, Mike Miles, Mike Morath, Molly Cook, New Education System, Paul Colbert, Penny Shaw, schools, Texas, Texas Education Agency, The Lege, Third Future Schools | 4 Comments

Several Dem legislators want to investigate HISD

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

We’ll see if this goes anywhere. Several Houston-area Democratic legislators are calling for a formal hearing to address “potential violations of state law” in Houston ISD in the aftermath of the Texas Education Agency stripping elected leaders from the school … Continue reading →

Posted in School days, That's our Lege | Tagged Ann Johnson, Board of Managers, Christina Morales, Gene Wu, HISD, Houston, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jon Rosenthal, Mary Ann Perez, Mike Miles, Mike Morath, New Education System, Penny Shaw, schools, Shawn Thierry, Texas, Texas Education Agency, The Lege | Comments Off

The facts about Colony Ridge (that Greg Abbott and the other Republicans will ignore)

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

What the Liberty County Sheriff says: On a Sunday evening before Labor Day, Liberty County Sheriff’s Cpl. Robert Whitesel maneuvered his patrol car through the sprawling development known as Colony Ridge, humming along to a Guns N’ Roses power ballad. … Continue reading →

Posted in La Migra, That's our Lege | Tagged Billy Knox, Brian Harrison, Briscoe Cain, Christina Morales, Colony Ridge, Dan Patrick, Greg Abbott, immigration, Jay Knight, John Harris, Liberty County, Nate Schatzline, special session, Stan Gerdes, Steve Toth, Texas, The Lege, Tony Tinderholt, Trey Harris, Valoree Swanson | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: How the 2022 Harris County State Rep candidates did versus the 2020 and 2018 results

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

I still don’t have a full canvass of Harris County, so I’m looking around to see what kind of analyses I can do in the meantime. For this post, I’m comparing how the candidates in the contested State Rep contests … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Alma Allen, Beto O'Rourke, Christina Morales, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD128, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD145, HD148, HD149, HD150, Joe Biden, John Cornyn, Lupe Valdez, Mano DeAyala, MJ Hegar, precinct analysis, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Of course it’s Collier

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron writes one of the longest and most effusive endorsements I’ve ever seen for Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Mike Collier. Mike Collier won’t just promise to lower your property tax bill, he’ll tell you how he’s going to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged CD36, Christina Morales, Congress, Dan Patrick, Election 2022, endorsements, HD145, Jon Haire, Lite Gov, Mike Collier, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

More on the 11th Street project

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron editorial board mostly approves of the city’s plans for 11th Street in the Heights. Ever since Mayor Sylvester Turner unveiled his Vision Zero Action Plan — an ambitious program to end traffic fatalities by 2030 — the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged bicycles, Bike Houston, Christina Morales, construction, density, Election 2006, Heights, Houston, John Culberson, John Whitmire, Karla Cisneros, light rail, pedestrians, Penny Shaw, Richmond, sidewalks, Sylvester Turner, University line, urbanism, Vision Zero | Comments Off

You can’t arrest the quorum-busters, at least not yet

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Good to know. A state district judge in Travis County issued an order blocking the arrest of House Democrats who have broken quorum by leaving the state, paving the way for those who remain outside of Texas to return home … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, That's our Lege | Tagged Alma Allen, Ana-Maria Ramos, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Celia Israel, Christina Morales, Craig Washington, Dade Phelan, Eddie Rodriguez, Gina Hinojosa, Greg Abbott, Ina Minjarez, James White, Jasmine Crockett, Joe Deshotel, lawsuit, Mando Martinez, Mary Ann Perez, Michelle Beckley, quorum, Ramon Romero, Ray Lopez, Richard Raymond, Ron Reynolds, special session, Texas, The Lege, Travis County, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Vikki Goodwin | 4 Comments

Meet the new special session

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Same as the old special session, at least at first. It appears likely that not enough Democrats will show up for the Texas House to conduct business when a second special legislative session convenes Saturday. Some of the more than … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Alma Allen, Ana-Maria Ramos, Attorney General, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, budget, Celia Israel, Chris Turner, Christina Morales, Craig Washington, Dade Phelan, Donna Howard, Eddie Rodriguez, Gene Wu, Gina Hinojosa, Greg Abbott, Jake Ellzey, James White, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Crockett, Jon Rosenthal, Ken Paxton, lawsuit, Legislative Budget Board, line item veto, Liz Campos, Mary Ann Perez, Nicole Collier, quorum, Ray Lopez, Ron Reynolds, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, special session, Supreme Court, Terry Meza, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, veto, Vikki Goodwin, voter suppression, Voting Rights Act | 3 Comments

Interview with Rep. Christina Morales

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I have focused mostly on Congressional candidates in my limited series of November interviews, but I did several State House races for the primary – Akilah Bacy in HD138, Ann Johnson in HD134, Sarah DeMerchant in HD26 – and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Christina Morales, Election 2020, HD145, interviews, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Release the audit

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

That’s my three-word response to this. A growing chorus of elected officials is calling on Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo to release the findings of an internal audit on his department’s narcotics division, arguing that the chief’s refusal to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged Anna Eastman, Art Acevedo, body cameras, Christina Morales, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, George Floyd, Gerald Goines, Gina Calanni, Houston, HPD, Jon Rosenthal, Mary Ann Perez, police, Senfronia Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner | 3 Comments

Morales wins HD145

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the election night report. The margin was basically 61-39 with 42 of 45 precincts reporting, and turnout in the 3,000 range. Morales’ election fills two of the seats that were vacated by resignations following the November election. Dems won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Christina Morales, Election 2019, HD125, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Today is Runoff Day in HD145

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the Inbox: Tuesday, March 5, 2019, is Election Day for voters in Texas State Representative District 145. There will be 27 Voting Locations open from 7 am to 7 pm. Voters may visit the County Clerk’s election page, www.harrisvotes.com … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, Election Day, Fred Rangel, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD125, HD145, Justin Rodriguez, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Final EV totals in HD145

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A bit less than Round One so far. Early voting in the House District 145 special election runoff ended Friday with a spike in turnout, though only a small fraction of registered voters have cast ballots so far in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged absentee ballots, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Today is the last day to vote early in HD145

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Not many people have so far. I expect today will pick up as it usually does – better weather will help – but it’s been a quiet affair so far. Here’s where you need to go to vote, in case … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD145 runoff early voting: More mail ballots

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We are now two days into the early voting period for the HD145 special election runoff. Here’s your Day 2 EV report. Four hundred and seventy-four votes have been cast so far, which is more than the first four days … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged absentee ballots, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting begins tomorrow for the HD145 runoff

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Early Voting for the March 5, 2019 Special Runoff Election For State Representative District 145 begins Monday, February 25 and ends Friday, March 1. During the five day Early Voting period, five locations will be available to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, Harris County, HD125, HD145, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD145 runoff set for March 5

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We have a date. The special election runoff for House District 145 will take place March 5, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. The contest will determine the successor to former state Rep. Carol Alvarado, who won a state Senate special … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Early voting ends in HD125

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I have to admit, I’d totally forgotten about this special election. The special election for Texas House District 125 has been on a characteristically slow roll as early voting closed Friday in the contest to fill former State Rep. Justin … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Art Fierro, Art Reyna, Bexar County, Christina Morales, Coda Rayo-Garza, early voting, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD125, HD145, HD79, Justin Rodriguez, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Steve Huerta, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 2 Comments

Morales and Noriega in runoff for HD145

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

No surprises here. Democrats Christina Morales and Melissa Noriega appeared headed for a runoff in the special election Tuesday to fill state Sen. Carol Alvarado’s seat in the Texas House. Early voting and absentee ballot totals showed Morales, a city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Art Fierro, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD125, HD145, HD79, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Today is Election Day in HD145

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Today is Election Day for approximately 71,000 registered voters in Texas State Representative District 145. All polling locations for the Special Election to Fill a Vacancy will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. District 145 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Christina Morales, Diane Trautman, Election 2019, Elias De La Garza, Harris County Clerk, HD125, HD145, HD79, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Oscar Del Toro, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Early voting ends in HD145

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Turnout ticked up considerably on Friday, which is an alternate headline for the one given to the Chron story. Early voting to fill state Sen. Carol Alvarado’s former seat in the Texas House ended Friday with just 1,528 ballots recorded, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, District H, early voting, Election 2009, Election 2013, Election 2016, Election 2019, Elias De La Garza, HD124, HD139, HD145, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Oscar Del Toro, SD06, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Slow going so far in HD145 special election

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Still a week of early voting to go, but so far just a handful of ballots have been cast. Voters in Texas’ 145th House District are trickling to the polls for the first week of early voting in a sluggish … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged absentee ballots, Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2013, Election 2018, Election 2019, Elias De La Garza, HD145, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Oscar Del Toro, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Eight file for HD145

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a big field. Eight candidates filed by Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline for the Jan. 29 special election to fill the Texas House seat vacated by Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston. Early voting begins Jan. 14, a little more than a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Alfred Moreno, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, Clayton Hunt, Election 2019, Elias De La Garza, HD145, HD79, Joe Pickett, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Oscar Del Toro, Ruben Gonsalez, SD06, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD145 and HD79 special elections set

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Another sprint. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a Jan. 29 special election to fill state Sen. Carol Alvarado’s seat in the Texas House, hours after she was sworn in to the upper chamber. Alvarado, D-Houston, won a special election … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Election 2019 | Tagged Art Fierro, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, Election 2018, Election 2019, HD145, HD79, Joe Pickett, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Michiel Noe, SD06, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

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